Tafilah, September 29 (Petra) The Tafilah Directorate of Education discussed efforts to strengthen the national referral system for persons with disabilities, with a focus on promoting inclusive education and improving the quality of educational and rehabilitation services provided to students.

The discussion took place during a meeting at the Directorate's offices, chaired by Director of Education Imran Lasasmeh and attended by Director of Educational Affairs Jihan Safasfeh, members of the Inclusive Education Steering Committee and schools representatives.

The meeting discussed inter-sectoral cooperation in field operations, sustaining inclusive education services and addressing the educational and rehabilitation needs of students with disabilities in line with national strategies aimed at creating a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment.

Participants reviewed feedback on the implementation of the national referral system, discussed key operational challenges and obstacles and examined procedural measures needed to improve the programme's effectiveness and sustainability.

The national referral system aims to ensure continuity of care and coordination among educational institutions, health facilities and other relevant stakeholders.

It is designed to facilitate timely access to appropriate services for students with disabilities and provide continued support throughout their various stages of education.

The meeting focused on the potential to turn observations and challenges identified during implementation into sustainable practices.

The practices include strengthening inclusive educational approaches, improving the integration of students with disabilities into the school system, empowering them to exercise their educational rights, providing diverse and sustainable forms of support and ensuring the continuity of these efforts.

//Petra// AK